Category Archives: Crafts

Getting Crafty

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Heather

Hello from my new home! Our furniture and the majority of our boxes were moved last Tuesday, and we are getting settled in nicely. Unfortunately, most of my craft supplies are still at my in-laws. But that hasn’t stopped me … Continue reading →

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Beaded Stawberries

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Heather

I adore strawberries. They are my absolute favourite fruit. Although, I am always very annoyed by how quickly they go bad. But this one will always stay fresh: The pattern is Strawberry Sewing Emery Pincushion from Naomi Smith of Black … Continue reading →

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National Craft Month

Posted on March 3, 2014 by Heather

The Craft & Hobby Association has declared March to be National Craft Month. (It is an American association, but I think we can all get behind the idea of a month dedicated to crafting.) They promote National Craft Month through … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Recap

Posted on November 1, 2013 by Heather

It’s been almost a week since I took my last class at the 2013 Creativ Festival, and I already miss it. I honestly think this was one of the best years I’ve attended (not including any year when Teresa Wentzler … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 3 – Bracelet and Canvaswork

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Heather

Whew! Another long day at the Creativ Festival is over, but I sure had a lot of fun. The morning began with a braclet class with June Beach. We died a metal bracelet with alcohol ink, and then wired on … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 2 – Sewing and Jewelry

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Heather

I had another busy day at the Creativ Festival. Today, I took a six hour sewing class with Edith Kauffeldt of Sew Have Fun. Unbelievably, I actually managed to finish it.  I did have some problems sewing the leather, but … Continue reading →

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Creativ Festival 2013 – Day 1 – Tambour Beading

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Heather

My first class at this year’s Creativ Festival was tambour beading, taught by the wonderful Robert Haven. It is, to my mind at least, a combination of crochet and beadwork. Essentially, you use a tiny crochet hook to pierce fabric … Continue reading →

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